"STATE DEPARTMENT — Top U.S. officials reaffirmed
Washington's "ironclad" security commitment to
Manila on Tuesday, applauding a ruling by the
Philippine Supreme Court to uphold a bilateral defense
agreement with the U.S., which could strengthen
maritime security cooperation..."
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